Hsinchu - Gunsan
Flight / Schedule
Hsinchu - Gunsan
Aircraft
Lockheed P-2 NeptuneRegistration
54-4040
MSN
726-7101
Operator
Republic of China Air ForceDate
March 20, 1960 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Gunsan North Jeolla (<U+C804><U+B77C><U+BD81><U+B3C4>)
Region
Asia • South Korea
Narrative Report
On March 20, 1960 at 12:00 AM, Hsinchu - Gunsan experienced a crash involving Lockheed P-2 Neptune, operated by Republic of China Air Force, with the event recorded near Gunsan North Jeolla (<U+C804><U+B77C><U+BD81><U+B3C4>).
The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.
14 people were known to be on board, 14 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 11, passenger fatalities: 11, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on approach to Gunsan while on an ELINT (electronic surveillance) mission from Hsinchu, killing all 14 occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration 54-4040, MSN 726-7101.
Fatalities
Total
14
Crew
3
Passengers
11
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on approach to Gunsan while on an ELINT (electronic surveillance) mission from Hsinchu, killing all 14 occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
11
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 14
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Hsinchu - Gunsan
Operator
Republic of China Air ForceFlight Type
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Asia • South Korea